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Low-carb Mediterranean diet
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for new diabetics: delayed time to starting meds and improved glycemic control compared to a low fat diet
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Tight control of diabetes
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Not associated with decreased cardiovascular risk (stroke/mortality); Is associated with decreased microalbuminuria and nephropathy
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Menopausal vasomotor symptoms
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Best non-hormonal treatment is Venlafaxine (Effexor) or Paroxetine (Paxil)
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Raloxifene
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indicated for osteoporosis prevention and decrease breast ca risk; contraindicated if there is a history of blood clots- can incr. risk
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Exenatide
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Byetta; lowers blood sugar but also shown to help with weight loss
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Calcitonin
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get tachyphylaxis (body gets used to it too quickly)
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Osteoporosis
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patients who can't tolerate oral bisphosphonates, Zoledronate (yearly I.V.) is a reasonable alternative.
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